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Draft Scout News

10/16/14 - LB Ronald Powell was held out of practice Thursday with an illness and his status for Sunday's game was not known.

05/13/14 - 2014 NFL DRAFT BEST VALUE PICK: NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Round 5/169 -- Ronald Powell, OLB, 6-3, 237, Florida...Powell returned to the field in 2013 after two anterior cruciate ligament surgeries in 2012. He is valued for his pass-rush abilities and measurables. - The Sports Xchange

05/12/14 - A closer look at the Saints' picks: Round 5/169 -- Ronald Powell, OLB, 6-3, 237, Florida...Returned to field in 2013 after pair of ACL surgeries in 2012, but is valued for his pass-rush abilities and measurables. - The Sports Xchange

05/07/14 - Five players who should be on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' draft radar...OLB Ronald Powell, Florida: Lavonte David is already one of the league's top outside linebackers and Mason Foster is solid in the middle. The Bucs could use reinforcements at strongside linebacker with Danny Lansanah currently projected to start. The SAM position isn't nearly as important in Smith's scheme as the other two roles and therefore isn't likely to be a huge priority on draft day. At a chiseled 6-foot-3, 237 pounds, Powell looks the part of a star but frankly never lived up to expectations at Florida in large part because he relied on his athleticism and didn't hone his craft. He shows impressive agility and speed while rushing and dropping, but too often failed to get home. He offers undeniable upside, however, and could prove better in the NFL than he was in college. If still available on day three, the Bucs could see the local product as a player worthy of a gamble. - Rob Rang, NFLDraftScout.com

01/06/14 - UF's Ronald Powell to Declare for 2014 NFL Draft...“I want to thank the entire Gator Nation for making a kid from California a part of their family,” said Powell. “It’s hard to put into words what this whole experience has been for me. I’ve had so many opportunities and met so many people. All of them have been supportive and helpful in my time here. Because of that, I’ve had a chance to grow and mature into the man I am today and the man I am going to become in the future. This hasn’t been an easy decision because this is a tough place to walk away from - but really you never walk away from being a Gator. I never thought it would be this hard to make this decision – most people think it’s easy – go for the money. It’s hard to leave my brothers behind, but we’ve shared so much more than our time on the field. We’ve lived our lives together and we are truly a family.

This place has so many memories that I will carry forever and I will never forget my coaches, teammates, trainers, strength staff, professors and the entire support staff that helped me during my time here. I wouldn’t trade anything I’ve experienced because they have all helped me grow. I will miss running out of the tunnel into The Swamp and all of the tradition and great rivalries. It has been an honor to be a part of Gator history and I will always represent The Gator Nation and bleed Orange and Blue. Thanks again to everyone and much love for The Gator Nation. Once a Gator, Always a Gator! Go Gators!” Powell is the third Gator to declare early for the 2014 Draft – joining defensive backs Loucheiz Purifoy and Marcus Roberson. - Florida Gators football